- Cost of Living
- Italy
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (元105) | 元53 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元65) | 元33 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (元36) | 元15 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (元10) | 元16 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.88 (元31) | 元16 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (元18) | 元8 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (元51) | 元62 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (元17) | 元14 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (元11) | 元7 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (元11) | 元5.68 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元60) | 元113 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (元16) | 元8 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (元10) | 元13 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,280 (元10,353) | 元9,961 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €877 (元7,090) | 元4,816 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (元1,063) | 元445 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €782 (元6,326) | 元5,460 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €538 (元4,349) | 元3,552 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 (元1,044) | 元317 | + 229% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (元185) | 元84 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (元3,187) | 元2,420 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (元895) | 元670 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.59 (元37) | 元40 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元78) | 元39 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (元697) | 元528 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (元277) | 元270 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (元734) | 元621 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (元931) | 元680 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,179 (元163,220) | 元142,889 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (元12) | 元7 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (元288) | 元146 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (元75) | 元26 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (元78) | 元40 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (元662) | 元263 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.25 (元42) | 元30 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (元29) | 元38 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (元25) | 元39 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.33 (元19) | 元9 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (元16) | 元13 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (元147) | 元60 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (元269) | 元165 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (元134) | 元93 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (元545) | 元826 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (元522) | 元403 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (元69) | 元61 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (元13) | 元34 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (元40) | 元32 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €460 (元3,721) | 元3,320 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (元1.98) | 元0.65 | + 204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (元472) | 元355 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (元43) | 元21 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,057 prices entered by 1,367 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 41% more expensive than in China
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